Safe Connections is the longest-standing domestic violence/sexual assault counseling and prevention agency in St. Louis accredited by the Council on Accreditation because we meet and exceed best practice standards covering governance, human resources, financial management, and program services. We are additionally a member of the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance and a BBB Accredited Charity. Local organizations recognize our work through various awards and recognition. View recent awards and recognition below, and click here to see our annual reports.
Awards and Recognition
Diverse Business Leaders Award
Honoring the promotion of diversity around race, sexual orientation and disability. Awarded to Safe Connections Chief Executive Officer Susan D. Kidder by The St. Louis Business Journal, August 2019
Charity Awards Finalist
Presented by the Ladue News, 2019
Best Places to Work for Women Honoree
Presented by the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis, 2018
Certificate of Accreditation
For achieving the highest standards of professional practice for the services we provide. Bestowed by the national Council on Accreditation, most recently on April 30, 2017
Charity Navigator 4 Star Rating
The highest possible rating, earned in 2015-2017 for meeting national standards for financial transparency and stewardship of donations.
Better Business Bureau TORCH Award
Honoring business ethics and customer service. Awarded by Better Business Bureau St. Louis, September 2014
Appreciation for Exemplary Support of Volunteers
Awarded by Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, April 2014
What’s Right With The Region!
Honoree for Demonstrating Innovative Solutions. Awarded by FOCUS St. Louis, March 2014
Leadership St. Louis
Safe Connections Chief Executive Officer Susan D. Kidder, class of 2013-14
Charity Awards Finalist
Presented by the Ladue News, 2009